Pho Lang Thang

We were looking for somewhere to have dinner in the OTR area and this place came up as a popular option. I really enjoyed everything we tried, including the grilled chicken plate, which was something I hadn’t seen at many other Vietnamese restaurants. Also, the pho was really flavorful and delicious!

Horrible. I ordered from delivery platform. 12oz Chicken Congee, only half cup is congee, the other HALF CUP are cilantro, onion, scallions. I never eat a congee comes with that much cilantro onion scallion. Half Cup!! And it has a hair inside. Bread? They put mayo on it. I never saw any Banh Mi - Heo (Pork) put mayo on it before. Unbelievable...... Awful……I throw out most of the food.

A modern and vibrant Vietnamese spot with retro décor and classic selections. The pho was decent if a bit on the safe side - I wished the brisket were rarer and the jalapeños spicier. Overall still a solid stop for Vietnamese comfort food in the city.

Can get noisy at times and hard to hear. The pho is good but be sure to check your order before you go. I've asked for extra cilantro and basil a couple times before and got none. This time I still got very little basil and for extra cilantro they gave me a bunch of stems. The last two times I went I received soggy brown cilantro with my noodles - NOT OK.

There are only two Vietnamese restaurants I go for the Pho and sandwich, Pho Lang Thang is the one when I am in downtown area. Everytime I go I couldn't help to order so much cause everything is so good there and I just wanted to try everything on the menu. Beside the typical Pho Noodle soup, I always order the raw beef on the shrimp cracker, it's so tasty and Unique. If you guys in downtown area, you have to try it, it's a trendy place with traditional Vietnamese food.

Second time here and it's just...delicious! My first time in I had the Lychee Martini and Chao Nam, and it was fantastic. Today I ordered a different drink on the minty/basil side of life. It was good, like a mojito. I also had the Nam Luc Lac with fried egg and my gosh. The mushrooms were perfection, the egg was just right. Even the tomatoes and cucumber were just lovely and perfectly lightly salted. I eat a lot of mushrooms...I cook a lot of mushrooms. I'm honestly often disappointed when I order them out. These were amazing. The restaurant itself has a fun vibe, colorful and clean. Prices and portions are great.

Great take away, great dine in! I crave pho lang thang pho everyday I don’t have it. Generous portions and great pho, looking forward to my next order here..

Very good Pho!!! I always go back. Very modern interior decorations, nice servers, the drink selection is phenomenal. What more could you ask for? JUST GO GET PHO

Great service and a super clean restaurant! My partner tried pho for the first time here, and he couldn't stop raving about it after we left. We started with the chicken wing appetizer -- phenomenal -- crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. I ordered the large chicken pho, and the broth had the most delicious, comforting flavor. The Vietnamese drip coffee was strong, rich, and honestly brought me back to life. Our server was so sweet! She was wearing a fun Halloween cat shirt, and we ended up chatting about our upcoming trip to Salem. It made the whole experience feel personal and welcoming. I do miss the old location, though -- I used to live in LA and still miss those little hole-in-the-wall pho spots -- but this place definitely fills that void. This is officially my wintertime go-to for hot, steamy pho.

Food was great got the brisket and steak phő. Also had wings and spring rolls. Everything was delicious! Servers had an attitude off the bat which was uncalled for and didn't let up till they dropped of the check with a fake happy attitude. Restaurant had a lot of seating inside and a bar in the middle.

I recently moved to the greater Cincinnati area from Los Angeles, and let me tell you--LA has an amazing Asian food scene. I've been searching for something just as tasty and authentic here, and Pho Lang Thang absolutely delivers! The broth is rich, flavorful, and easily beats some of the pho spots back in LA (which says a lot). I'll definitely be a regular here. So far, nothing in Cincinnati compares! The service is impeccable and the restaurant ambience is beautiful.

UPDATE- I cannot express how good Pho Lang is. Excellent food and excellent drinks. We come here often and are never disappointed. Special shout out to their bar tender Robin. Best espresso martinis I've had in Cincinnati, and I've had my fair share at many places high end and normal restaurants. Always great friendly service here. If you haven't been, put this on your list.

10/10 great food service and atmosphere. Huge fan of Vietnamese food. Some of the best in the country and a true gem of Cinci.

I ordered the bún thit nuong (grilled pork cold noodle salad) and added cha gio (fried pork spring roll). Super yummy! My friend ordered the rice plate version of it and an iced Viet coffee which was delicious. We were amongst the only ones there when we arrived, but it got busier as we ate. The store has a nice ambiance and is in a great location near Findlay Market.

Service was great. Not a lot of people there when I went for a late lunch (2:30pm ish). The Chao Ga (Chicken Congee) was good. Had a solid flavor but can tell it wasn't bathed in the chicken stock enough. Only gripe was that the chicken was non existent. Having white pepper would've elevated the dish as well. The Pho Dac Biet was packed. Had an abundant amount of protein in there, which is contrary to a lot of "newer" places to cut costs so that was refreshing. The broth, like the Chao Ga, could've used more time cooking in the beef bone broth. I definitely tasted the toasted spices more than I did the flavor from the beef bones traditionally. Honestly, way better than I would've thought for Cincinnati to be frank. The Cafe Sua Da was normal. Nothing special. Not overly sweet or too bitter. They definitely used a different type of bean than most Cafe Sua Da I've had around the US and VN. When you walk in, the decor was very deceiving based on what the pictures of the food looked like. Very hipster decor with some traditional Vietnamese decor as well. I told the bartender/waiter that was serving me, it felt like it had Vietnamese guts and a hipster exterior.

Definitely more t the best Ive had in the Cincinnati market. Pho Tia Nam ended up with meatballs in it. Server was busy as a bartender and I didn't get a table setting and napkins until I had completely finished my fresh spring rolls and I had to request needing napkins. Wouldn't go out of my way to stop here.

I really liked this spot. It was near school and definitely fulfilled my pho craving! The inside is very nice and clean and actually has a good amount of space for seating. I ordered the beef pho with two meats. The brisket in my pho was actually very tasty. I will say I wish my pho came out piping hot instead of just lukewarm. I also ordered a Vietnamese iced coffee which wasn't bad but a bit too strong for my liking. The service was great. The staff was kind and never made us feel like we needed to rush out as we sat and talked for a bit in the restaurant even after having finished our meal. I would definitely recommend checking this place out especially with it being in Findlay Market and giving you the option to explore afterwards!!

Happy to find such a delicious Vietnamese spot in Cincinnati! I'm from the West Coast so the bar is high but I thoroughly enjoyed the pork vermicelli bowl. I also had a banh mi which was solid too. I was also delighted to see they had soy milk which is always a treat!

I'll be honest here.. I came here for lunch and had ordered their Pho Tai and I did not like it what so ever. So I am originally from SoCal and there are Pho establishments all over and REALLLLY good ones too. ALSO.. I am Vietnamese so I've had my fair share of Pho growing up. So here was my problem with my bowl of pho. It was incredibly underwhelming.. The portion was big, but the broth was so bland! Where is the flavor?? I could not taste the star anise, cloves, or the fish sauce.. it was just not good. Also the pho noodles were undercooked which is crazy because pho noodles literally takes 10 seconds to cook in boiling water (I know because I make pho all the time) - the noodles were hard when I bit into them. Very disappointing pho experience.. overhyped IMO. Lastly their Vietnamese coffee.. no thanks, it tasted sour to me. It's a cool location and a cool looking establishment.. but I will not be coming back here. No shade - maybe the pho is catered to the demographic.. ?

I'll start by saying I like the food. I work nearby and eat here often. I like the food enough that until today I've been willing to put up with regularly incorrect takeout orders. I almost always order extra jalapenos and I'd say I actually get extra jalapenos at best 25% of the time. Sometimes I order extra and they give me no jalapenos. Once I ordered extra and they gave me a container of rotten jalapenos. Today instead of including extra jalapenos, they included a container of raw meat. I hate to give a negative review as the workers are always polite and attentive and when I get the correct order the food is good, though the quality is not what it used to be 5-10 years ago. WTAF is going on in the kitchen??

Not sure if it was an off day for them as I have dined here before and the experience was very different. We came the Friday before the Labor Day holiday after a flight. The restaurant was very empty but large and clean. The lunch rush may have just ended. We ordered the pho specials and the broth was a little on the salty side. The meat was a little over cooked and chewy. The bean sprouts were steamed which we don't typically expect. The noodles were a little mushy and overcooked.

We stopped here during a shopping trip to Findlay Market. It wasn't very busy and the service from our server Ajia was fast and friendly. The Banh Mi ($10) was tasty and on an excellent bun. The Pho Ga (small $13) was more than I could eat. The menu is pretty extensive and features traditional Vietnamese food. They have a full bar. Street parking in this area is tricky to find but a pay lot is available at Findlay Market. I've tried other Vietnamese restaurants and so far, this one is the best. Ambiance is just fair but otherwise 5 stars.

long story short: I love this place I have been to Pho Lang Thang many times & I have never been disappointed. They have food for every season- cold noodles in the summer, hot soup in the winter- & their service is always great. The service is always good & the atmosphere is good, although it is sometimes a bit chilly inside. Everything we have tried here has been so tasty. We usually get pho & I have a preference for the chicken over the beef. Recently, we tried bun for the first time & I was blown away! It was so flavorful & so fresh! We love the cha goi as well; they are a delightful appetizer, always so hot & crispy, & I am truly obsessed with nuoc mam. We also enjoy the banh mi, although not as much as the pho or bun. I truly believe anything you order here will be delicious!

Cool pho place. They have a full bar as well located in the findlay market area. Pho has good flavors.

I have to come here once a month! Seriously the best PHO in town but you already know that! Every bite is perfection and it always feels like home! Super awesome chill service- not too pushy and good vibes with the music selection!

I love Vietnamese food and was super excited when we passed by while exploring around the Findlay Market. We opted to head in for lunch, because my brother was looking for something fresh to eat and as soon as I heard Pho I was in. We walked in and the building is pretty long and deep. There are a good amount of tables and a bar area. We opted to dine in and got a high top table by the bar. Our server was really friendly and made sure we had water right away. We ended up ordering Pho Bo Vien (Pho with meatballs) ($14), Goi Cuon (spring rolls with shrimp and pork) ($7) and Bun-Ga (a fresh rice noodle bowl with chicken) ($16). Going through the menu I noticed the pho varied in price quite a bit based off what ingredients you got in it. It must be harder to source certain ingredients in Cincinnati because their version of a combination pho was $18 where I typically can order it in California for $13-15 depending on the size and location I got to. I also suppose less Cincinnatians are ordering tripe and tendon here. I opted to just go for the meatball pho and it was really tasty. It would have been great to have some sate/sambal on the tables, but the sriracha worked fine. My brother loved his Bun-Ga and we split the spring rolls. They served their spring rolls with shrimp and a thick slice of pork and their peanut sauce was really good. If you're looking for a cute spot to enjoy some Vietnamese food this is a great option. It would also be a great meeting spot or date spot.

Great service. Definitely a hipster and fun atmosphere to have pho. Their happy hour is awesome amazing.

Went here with friends on a Sunday for lunch. A heads-up--they get quite crowded around that time. Their Bahn mi with pate is absolutely delicious, and the beef rice plate is fantastic. Sharing the dishes left us perfectly satisfied. The service was excellent, but do make a reservation, or you might find yourself standing awkwardly in the entrance hallway. We will definitely be back!

i've doordashed pho from here before in the past (and have never had quality issues with it!), but i decided to come in on a VERY busy saturday afternoon and finally check out the whole space. i was able to get a spot at the bar and i received great service from katie and the other bartender working! the pho was delicious per usual, broth was flavorful, and my vietnamese iced coffee got me through the rest of my busy day! will definitely be returning!

This is probably one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants ever. It was hard to find my first time because Google Maps GPS took me to the backsides which was some gated alley that I was unable to pass through. I'm so glad I persisted (as I was really craving pho that day) and ultimately found this fantastic restaurant. I've ordered several things from the chicken pho to beef pho to banh mis (various types including chicken, pork and tofu) to shrimp spring rolls. Every dish was perfectly made and I really wouldn't change a thing about it. Well, actually, the only thing I would change is that the shaking beef had more beef and less side salad :) wonderful place with authentic quality homemade Vietnamese food!

Great tasting food ! I had the pho and vegetable rolls . Nice atmosphere overall- a VERY busy place - when I went it was a full house with a wait ! Always a good sign . Service was alright . I would absolutely check this place again for good eats !

I was expecting something way more interesting than what I ended up eating... I ordered the Tai Nam Pho ... the broth was waaay too sweet while the meat was almost nowhere to be found ... I have to mention that the place was almost empty and the guy at the reception desk sat me pretty much at the farthest corner. In a nutshell ... I won't be coming back

I love this place for the quick service, incredibly kind staff, and delicious vegan options. I always go here after a hard day at work, and leave in a better mood. It is always super clean here and the decorations are beautiful. The staff remembers me, and always makes an effort to ask how I am doing. Great people work here, I have even been given a free mini drink when they made too much on accident!

Service is great. They appreciate the customers. Wings on wing week not a big focus for them as far as preparation. Minimalist mid-century modern decor with an Asian flare serves well for the food they serve. Makes you feel like you've flashed back to the 70s.

Best pho in Cincinnati hands down. On the more expensive side, but for good reason - the meat is so tender. This place has become me and my friends' comfort restaurant. I usually get the pho tai nam, and I really love that they have small and large sizes so I can order according to my appetite that day. They also have a lychee juice that I love to treat myself with. I will also say I ordered delivery from them off DoorDash once when I was sick and they packaged the pho so thoughtfully, it was so convenient to eat because they provided a bowl with the noodles and broth separate. Love this place, I always bring my guests from out of town here!

What happened to this place? It used to be great. Ban mi sure didn't taste like it did back in the market days. My bill had a seven dollar overcharge. This was after I left a tip.I advised them. They said they adjusted it. Guess which one showed up my credit card .

Must try!! Came by while working at the co hatch for lunch. I ordered a couple appetizers like the spring rolls and chao to go, which came out quick and fresh. I also got to try some of the bun and pho which were really great too. Highly recommend! I'd come back to dine in and for happy hour if we were here longer. Next door they have a dessert spot with Vietnamese coffee flavored ice cream!

I'm a Findlay Market fanatic, shopping there weekly for over 25 years now, and Pho Lang Thang has been a favorite from the days they had a cramped space inside the market itself. Nothing like the stylish, spacious digs they have now, with a very well-stocked bar and friendly, attentive staff. I stopped in on a chilly February afternoon and enjoyed a delicious, warming chicken congee and fabulous beef bahn mi with pate and jalapeños. Highly recommended, whether you're shopping at the market or just looking for a terrific southeast Asian meal in the 'nati.

The best Pho in Cincyyy (maybe the only one??)!!!!Their Bahn Mis are also pretty solid!

Congratulations Pho Lang Thang, you just ruined a worldwide phenomenon-dirty Vietnamese Restaurant bathrooms! Not only are they clean, they're very clean and cool wallpaper to boot. Oh yea, friendly staff (one is super cute too) and the food was top notch! Delish Bum Thit Nuong.

The food here is top shelf. The pho and the bańh mi is outstanding. The portions are huge, and the flavors are spot on.

Pho Lang Thang now has a soft serve stand! Located in the old carryout building next door to PLT on Race Street just across from the streetcar stop. Lang Thang Whip serves up four flavors and a few different toppings. They plan to keep vanilla and Vietnamese coffee on all the time and rotate out the other two seasonally. Right now is Thai tea and Kool-Aid mango. I'm super excited for this addition to OTR and Findlay Market, and so are my kids! ;)

I love pho, and Pho Lang Thang has some of the best in the city (second to Tong's Thai in Milford). I have to get the Pho Bo when I go, wagyu beef broth with rare steak. I have to say although the steak is never rare, it is super tasty and huge portions. I love that pho broth has a nice cinnamon flavor to it, and the Thai basil is what makes it for me. Every time I eat ramen I wish it was pho! This time we also got the Vietnamese chicken wings. They had a honey Asian glaze. They were nice and crispy but could use a little more flavor. My husband had the bahn mi and said it was ok but wouldn't get it again. I got a limeade and my husband got a mango soda. The limeade I would NOT recommend - it has a super weird flavor that overpowers it and makes it undrinkable. The mango soda was good but overly sweet. You can't go wrong with the pho! So tasty.

I was such a fan of this place for years. Had moved further North so I had not had a chance to go back. Went back yesterday and was extremely disappointed.First of all, the place was empty in the middle of what should be a lunch rush. I remember the days when they were in the middle of Findlay and you couldn't event find a seat. I was shocked at the prices! $15 for a small one meat PHO!? I would have been fine with it if the flavor was as good but I had a plate of sad veggies and limes but the broth was not as flavorful as I remember. I also got some fried spring rolls and they were blah.

The last time I ate here was in their old location. Food amazing but the space cramped. This new location is open and full of light. The food always is so good We ordered banh mi sandwiches so full of flavor cilantro pork radishes. All I can say is yummy. Brian our server was so delightful. He wished me a happy 21st birthday who doesn't love that

I tried this place because it had fairly decent reviews. I have been ordering fresh spring rolls at many different places over the last 50 years of my life and they have always been the 12 inch rice paper then cut in two coming out to 4 fairly large portions. Pho lang uses the small 6 inch wrappers. They were tiny (size of small egg rolls) for the same price. The pho broth was pretty good. The greens that came with it looked they had been bagged up days in advanced and the cilantro was slimy. The noodles were over cooked and mushy and gross. Maybe they got put in a bag hot and continued to steam until they melted until they were beyond soft. My total came to close to 40 bucks. That's way too much money for sub par preparation and tiny portions. First and last time.

Best pho I ever had including places I tried over years of living in Asia. The broth was hot enough to cook the brisket. The flavor tasted like I was eating liquid good health. The service was good and the food came out fast. Definitely fulfilled the hype!

Wow, if you are in Cincinnati near Over The Rhine, I would highly encourage you to stop in for a meal here. We were visiting a nearby brewery and got hungry, so I hopped on my phone and discovered a Vietnamese restaurant right around the block with high google ratings. We walked a block and a half and found this bright restaurant. When we arrived there were several groups in the waiting area. We were greeted by the hosted and asked about the wait time, which was 20 minutes. They took my number and said they would text me when the table was ready. So we were able to walk around the street and Findley Market before heading back for a drink at the bar. The only strange encounter was when we got back we walked straight to the bar and sat down. There was plenty of seats available. The hostess came by and asked what we were doing. We explained we had put our name on the list and were going to get a drink while we waited for a table. She replied she would let someone know but it might take a while. (huh? Take my money, please) A server arrived shortly after and we confirmed with her that it was okay to get a drink while we waited. Right around the 20 minute mark my phone buzzed and our table was ready! We were sat at a two top right by the kitchen. The menu looked amazing so it was hard to decide, but we ended up ordering the fresh salad rolls, Vietnamese chicken wings, grilled pork vermicelli bowl and fried tofu bowl. The appetizers arrived quickly and they were fresh and delicious. I love Vietnamese food because it feels healthy since there are so many vegetables included! The fresh rolls had fresh herbs and were packed full. The chicken wings were delicious and super flavorful. The entrees followed shortly after and were packed with flavor. The fried tofu was large and firm and fried to perfection. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Everyone around us ordered the pho so we'll need to try it there next time!

I was trying this place for the first time and was getting excited reading the reviews of how good this place is. I was looking for a closer place than the one I usually go to (Saigon). This place would be half the time getting to. Upon entering the vibe was good and the place was empty on a Monday with 2 other people. Ordered the 3 meat beef pho. Food came out relatively quick. Broth was like warm and meat wasnt cook. The broth wasn't hot enough to cook the meat and was eating rare brisket. The broth didn't have that pho taste, if I could imagine what old bucket water would taste like, this was it. I'm not sure if that was a one off but for the price this place charges is not something I'm willing to gamble with. I'll drive the extra 20min for something worth it. The service was "blah" could barely hear the server and didn't offer to refill my drink until after I was already done with my bowl. The reviews on here are deceiving, not sure if some of the people on here actually tried real pho l, or this was their first and only place. But to each their own. This place isn't for me. This place is a hard pass and won't be recommended

When you're in the mood for pho, this is the place for you! Amazingly flavored broths and plenty of options for everyone. I usually crave pho in the colder months but this hit the spot in the middle of summer. Super friendly staff! The cocktails are also delicious--the lychee martini is flavorful and quite strong. Highly recommend!

I was craving pho and decided to have date night here. Sadly it was not the best experience. Not only the service was flawed, but also the food. Our waiter took a very long time to come to us and when she did she simply put water on the table and said brb in 5-10. When she came, we placed the order for drinks, and when she came back we placed the order for food. We didn't get drinks before the food, it all came at once. When I was ordering, the dish I requested had a higher price than the rest of the entrees I guess, that she pointed the price saying "are you sure you want that" hence I appreciate the emphasis, I also find it a bit rude, simply because the price is listed and is hard to miss. Moreover, the Pho was bland and when I asked for more jalapeños they never came. My boyfriend ordered the Wagyu NY strip dish, sadly the meat lacked taste. Hence the wagyu steak is known for the marbled look, this steak was pure fat. Hopefully next time it's a better experience.

So delicious that we had to order off of a food delivery service twice in one night! We loved how flavorful and well cooked the shaken beef was. My bf got the Vietnamese coffee as it was strong and nicely sweetened. We also tried the chicken wings and loved how crispy and flavorful and meaty they were. really recommend this place.

The food was amazing as usual I always get the chicken pho. However, today the customer service was terrible. This is the first time I've ever had such a disappointing experience. The staff was condescending and dismissive, which is surprising since I've been coming to this establishment for over nine years. On top of that, I waited significantly longer than usual just to get my order. I informed the young lady behind the bar that the restroom soap was watered down and ineffective. Instead of addressing the issue, she simply suggested I use the other bath room. Gross and disappointing."

Tried this place for the first time recently and immediately got it again the next week! We love the Tofu crispy roll ups (note we got pick up and used chili crisp to top it and it is DELICIOUS)! We also got the cold noodles i believe it's called with the tofu and topped it with the CinSoy crispy chili oil and it is like it's needed! it's soo delicious and i could eat this everyday for lunch.

Long live PLT! This Cincy staple was one of the first restaurants I tried when moving to the area back in 2020 ... and is now my go-to spot when I'm craving some comforting pho. On my most recent visit, I was driving through down I-75 on a Sunday evening with not even a whisper of an idea for what do for dinner. I called my husband and he suggested I pick up PLT. He placed an online order for me through their website, which was ready to go when I arrived around 20 minutes later. I always appreciate the staff's attention to detail when it comes to packaging to-go orders. The broth and meat are in a separate container, and then the noodles, veggies, and sauce are in a sturdy, compostable bowl. You really have the opportunity to build your bowl exactly how you like it! They even include packets of Sriracha and Hoisin sauce. My husband and I both ordered the Pho Bo Tai, which is their famous beef broth with rare steak. If you're taking your meal to-go, I recommend ordering some extra noodles, because they give you plenty of broth, which can be saved for leftovers the next day. Our food was incredible, as it always is. I want to encourage anyone reading this that you don't have to wait for colder weather to enjoy pho ... it's an absolutely delicious dinner year-round!

They didn't use use fresh ingredients for their bahn mi, the chicken used was questionable parts, the sauce was barely there. TERRIBLE sandwich. I was have been looking for a Vietnamese sandwich shop since moving from Brooklyn. I do not recommend. So disappointed.

We were on vacation and we were across the street. We walked by and decided to give this place a try. They sat us right away. They sat us at a small able but there was plenty of space we felt like we had a lot of privacy. We were greeted right away and service flowed. I ordered noodles with a lot of toppings. The portions were reasonable and food was tasty. My husband also really enjoyed his food. The price was definitely reasonable. I would definitely recommend this place and return if I was in the area.